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Last Updated:October 06, 2025, 06:48 IST
Donald Trump has said "very positive discussions" have taken place with Hamas and several countries to secure the release of hostages and end the war in Gaza.
US President President Donald Trump speaks with reporters (Photo: AP)
Donald Trump on Monday said some “positive discussions" have been held with Hamas and other countries to release the hostages and end the war in Gaza.
The US President also said that the first phase of the hostage release is expected to be completed this week.
“There have been very positive discussions with Hamas, and Countries from all over the World (Arab, Muslim, and everyone else) this weekend, to release the Hostages, end the War in Gaza but, more importantly, finally have long sought PEACE in the Middle East," Trump posted on his Truth Social platform.
“I am told that the first phase should be completed this week, and I am asking everyone to MOVE FAST," he added.
On Sunday, Hamas had called for a swift start to a hostage-prisoner exchange with Israel, as negotiators from both sides headed to Egypt for crucial talks aimed at ending the nearly two-year war in Gaza.
The diplomatic push follows Hamas’s positive response to Donald Trump’s roadmap for an end to the fighting and the release of captives in Gaza in exchange for Palestinians held in Israeli jails.
Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.
Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.
First Published:
October 06, 2025, 06:48 IST
News world 'Positive Discussions With Hamas': Trump Says First Phase Of Hostage Release Likely This Week
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